Religious doctrines play a significant role in shaping the ways that survivors of sexual abuse interpret their trauma and navigate forgiveness towards perpetrators. This is because many religions...
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: How religion shapes survivor perspectives on sexual abuse forgiveness: a case study
There is an ongoing debate about the long-term psychological effects of sexual abuse on victims.
There has been little research on how these experiences affect victims' perceptions of themselves...
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: Healing from clergy sexual abuse: how victims reconstruct their identity
The loss of sexual excitement or desire is often associated with age or health problems.
It can also be caused by psychological factors such as trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and...
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: Diminishing sexual desire and its effects on relationships a guide to understanding and managing this complex issue
Religious disciplines have been used for thousands of years to help people cope with traumatic experiences, including sexual abuse. Many religions teach their followers to turn to God for support...
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: How religious discipline can help survivors of sexual violence find healing.
Differences in Outcomes between Religious and Secular Sexual Therapy
The issue of religious vs secular sexual therapy is an important one for many people who have experienced sexual trauma or...
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: Sexual therapy: religious versus secular approaches to addressing shame and guidance.
How do religious child protection policies impact survivors' sexual development, relational trust, and attachment patterns?
The following article will examine how religious child protection...
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: How does religious child protection policy affect survivors sexual growth, relationship building and bond formation?
Religious narratives can have significant effects on people's sexual resilience, fantasies, and relational satisfaction. These three aspects are interconnected, meaning that changes in one area can...
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: Sexuality in religion: how it affects your sex life and happiness
Rites of sexual initiation are ceremonies that mark a person's transition from childhood to adulthood, often involving a sexual act between the initiate and an elder in the community. These rituals...
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: Sexual initiation rites and their effects on cultural integration and shame
The concept of "proper" sexuality is an ideology that has been ingrained in many societies for centuries. It can be defined as a set of beliefs about what constitutes appropriate behavior when it...
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: Optimal sexuality: confronting societys ideals and embracing healthy intimacy
Religious faith and sexual healing after emotional trauma
In times of emotional trauma, many people turn to religion for comfort and guidance. Some believe that religious faith can also play a...
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: Religious faith and sexual healing after emotional trauma: how belief can help you find intimacy again